Emirates Post Group honours International Bureau of Universal Postal Union

Emirates Post Group (EPG) recently honoured the International
Bureau of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) as one of its strategic
partners, during a reception with the Director General of the UPU
Mr. Bashar al-Hussein, in the Swiss capital Berne.

Mr. Fahad Al Hosani commented: "The felicitation of the
International Bureau was in line with EPG's keenness to open up
channels with the rest of the world, especially with international
bodies. We are keen to boost our presence in international postal
forums and on the global map, and work to acquire international
expertise in the development of postal services, as part of our
efforts to assume industry leadership position regionally and
internationally."

Mr. Al Hosani said the ongoing strategic partnership with the
UPU International Bureau reflects EPG's focus on exchange of
international expertise and adoption of latest solutions and best
practices to meet the challenges facing the postal sector. He
expressed the hope that the International Bureau achieves its goals
of enhancing cooperation with all UPU member countries.

Mr. Abdullah Alashram said: "During our meeting with the UPU
Director General we raised important postal issues involving
partnership with International Bureau, in keeping with the ongoing
dialogue with different postal administrations. The discussion
stressed the need to speed up the mail processing and delivery
chain, and keep pace with the rapid changes in the transport and
logistics sector, as well as support the development of small and
medium enterprises through easier import and export procedures in
order to boost global trade through e-commerce and improved parcel
services."